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The DPA 4080 CORE+is a miniature cardioid lavalier microphone designed for use with wireless systems for live events, journalism, and broadcast applications. The electret-condenser capsule delivers crisp, clear, and…
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The DPA 4080 CORE+is a miniature cardioid lavalier microphone designed for use with wireless systems for live events, journalism, and broadcast applications. The electret-condenser capsule delivers crisp, clear, and intelligible speech, while the rugged yet unobtrusive design is well suited to the demands of professional live stage work and presentations.
While small and visually unobtrusive, the 4080 uses DPA's CORE+ technology to deliver increased dynamic range, less distortion, and low self-noise for outstanding speech reproduction. Engineered for chest placement, the mic is pre-EQ'd with a 4 dB presence boost in the 4 to 6 kHz range to ensure clarity.
The cardioid polar pattern focuses audio capture on the talent, picking up less audio from the sides and helping to reduce unwanted background sounds. This pattern works best for forward-facing talent speaking in the direction of the mic, including broadcast personalities and presenters; it also helps to reduce feedback issues when monitors and PA systems are employed for sound reinforcement. The microphone is powered by 5 to 10V plug-in power from a wireless transmitter.
Wired with Locking 3.5mm Connector
Sennheiser:Works with Sennheiser transmitters equipped with a locking 3.5mm connector, including the Evolution (ew), XSW-D, and SpeechLine (SL) Series.
The 4080 CORE+ features a small capsule for a low-profile visual appearance. The diaphragm offers a nuanced sound optimized for speech intelligibility.
Engineered for chest placement, the mic is pre-EQ'd with a 4 dB soft boost in the 4 to 6 kHz range for clarity. The low-cut filter also helps to minimize low-end rumbles and reduce unwanted proximity-effect bass frequencies.
The 4080 CORE+ features a sensitive electret-condenser capsule designed for standard speech and vocal applications at levels up to 126 dB SPL RMS and 129 dB SPL peak before producing < 1% distortion. The mic can even handle up to 134 dB SPL with only 10% distortion, making it well suited to a variety of presenters and performers.
Microphones with CORE+ provide even more clarity across the entire dynamic range, from low to high sound pressure levels, and remarkable levels of openness. While CORE allows mics to handle higher SPLs without significant artifacts up to 1% THD, CORE+ eliminates those artifacts completely.
The cardioid polar pattern focuses audio capture on the talent in front of the mic and provides a consistent frequency response, even for off-axis sounds at lower volume. The narrow pickup pattern helps reduce feedback problems from monitors and PA systems for clear, intelligible speech.
The DPA 4080 CORE+ is delivered with a pre-mounted black pop filter in a holder with an integrated shockmount, fixed on a clip. An additional white pop filter is also included. Because of the flexible and practical mounting solution, the mic can easily be turned in all directions so it fits both left- and right-buttoned shirts.
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